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Cell And Molecular Biology (BP808ET) - AKTU Question Paper 2024-25

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This is the official AKTU Cell And Molecular Biology Previous Year Question Paper for B.Pharm Semester 8, academic session 2024-25. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.

Course:B.Pharm
Semester:Semester 8
Session:2024-25
University:AKTU / UPTU

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Questions Asked in 2024-25

Cell And Molecular Biology (BP808ET) — complete question paper · 75 marks · 3 Hours

Section AAttempt all questions in brief. 10 x 2 = 20
  • a
    What is DNA re plication?
  • b
    What is protoplasm theory?
  • c
    Difference between t ranslation and transcription
  • d
    What is the primary function of protein kinases in cell signaling pathways?
  • e
    What is the basic unit of heredity in genetics? At which che ckpoint does the cell verify DNA replication before entering mitosis?
  • f
    State two main functions of the cell membrane
  • g
    Name and define two t ypes of chemical reactions important in cellular processes
  • h
    Name the four levels of protein structure and which level de termines the protein’s final 3D shape. i. What are the two t ypes of RNA involved in protein synthesis? What is their role? j. Define gene mutation
Section BAttempt any two parts of the following: 2 x 10 = 20
  • a
    Define cell division. Describe the phases of mitosis and mei osis with labeled diagrams. Also, differentiate between mitosis and meiosis
  • b
    Define cell signaling and cell signaling pathways. Describe the signal transduction mechanisms of signaling receptors and explain the key steps inv olved in a typical signaling pathway, highlighting its biological significance
  • c
    Define RNA and classify its types. Describe the structure, c omposition, and functions of different types of RNA, and explain the process of RNA biosynthesis and translation
Section CAttempt any five parts of the following: 7 x 5 = 35
  • a
    Describe the structure and functions of the cell membrane. D ifferentiate between active and passive transport, and explain the mechanisms involved in each process
  • b
    Differentiate between Prokar yotic and Eukaryotic cells
  • c
    What is the chromosomal theory of inheritance? Discuss its m ain principles and significance in understanding genetic inheritance
  • d
    Discuss the various applicati ons of cell and molecular biolo gy in fields such as medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology
  • e
    Describe the structure of proteins, outlining the four level s o f p r o t e i n s t r u c t u r e a n d explaining how each level contributes to the protein’s overall function
  • f
    What is the function of regulatory genes, and how do they in fluence gene expression in cellular processes?
  • g
    Discuss various genomic analysis techniques

Question text is extracted from the official AKTU question paper PDF above. Hindi translations are omitted — every question is printed in English in the original paper. Last verified: 2026-08-23.

Repeated Questions — BP808ET

Questions that appeared in more than one session, found by comparing 3 years of Cell And Molecular Biology papers (2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25)

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State two main functions of the cell membrane

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Differentiate between Prokar yotic and Eukaryotic cells

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